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AD54 ONW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,533 mi
Last recorded91,533 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 ONW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2014 91,533 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine warning lamp on

floor pans have covers fitted

o/s/r disc back plate missing

Fail 10 Apr 2014 91,516 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine warning lamp on

floor pans have covers fitted

o/s/r disc back plate missing

Pass 16 Apr 2013 82,823 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 82,823 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2012 76,853 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 69,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded and worn on inner surface

traction control warning light on

windscreen cracked from centre to o/s outside swept area

Pass 8 Jan 2010 57,437 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 47,928 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 47,928 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 38,068 miles

ADVISE, FRONT PADS 60% WORN

ADVISE, N/S MIRROR SMASHED

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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AD54 ONW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD54 ONW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD54 ONW registered?

AD54 ONW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 February 2005.

Is AD54 ONW safe to buy?

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